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Hotel The Cliff BayvsPalheiro Village
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Hotel The Cliff Bay scores significantly higher than Palheiro Village. Hotel The Cliff Bay has a TripExpert Score of 91 with approval from 5 sources such as Michelin Guide, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Hotel The Cliff Bay
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Independent
Estrada Monumental, 147, Funchal, Madeira 9004-532, Portugal
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"One of the island's top lodgings, rivaled and surpassed only by Reid's, this nine-story hotel is dramatically located on a craggy bluff towering over wave-lashed rocks." Full review
"This sumptuously appointed hotel offers every modern comfort."
Luxury
"The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay) is a luxury hotel with a striking cliff-side setting overlooking the Atlantic, a bit more than a mile from Funchal's city center." Full review
9.0
"Standing on a promontory with direct access to the sea and beautiful views over the Bay of Funchal, the five-star Cliff Bay is part of the acclaimed Porto Bay hotel group." Full review
"An award-winning hotel in Funchal’s Hotel Zone featuring luxurious bedrooms, a Michelin-star restaurant and direct access to the sea." Full review
"One of the most highly regarded hotels on the island, this elegant resort sits on a spectacular promontory with a series of terraces spilling down the cliffs and all the way to the ocean." Full review
"An award-winning hotel in Funchal’s Hotel Zone featuring luxurious bedrooms, a Michelin-star restaurant and direct access to the sea" Full review
"If you’re looking for a slice of luxury, The Cliff Bay is the place to go. From waking up in extra large beds to dining at the two-Michelin star restaurant, Il Gallo d’Oro, you’ll get pampered."
Palheiro Village
Afar Magazine
Oyster
Estrada do Aeroporto 65, Funchal, Madeira 9060-382, Portugal
From $106/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
"Our villa was very nice, huge, well appointed and had good outdoor space for happy hour!" Full review
Upscale
"The four-pearl Palheiro Village is a sprawling hillside complex of upscale villas and apartments." Full review